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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 585 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 585 and 341.64 is: 470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 585 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/585 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 585 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 199,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,859.40/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.68

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